The Plant Patrol NS volunteer monitoring project was initiated to gather baseline data on the spatial distribution and abundance of invasive alien plants in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, and make it easily accessible.

Canada thistle, one of our oldest invasive species.
© 2007 CARP. Credit: Marika Godwin

The Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP) and the Applied Geomatics Research Group (AGRG), of the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) collaborated to develop an invasive plant survey protocol for volunteers. Ultimately, with the help of engaged citizens, the Plant Patrol NS project aims to bridge current gaps in information on invasive alien plants in Nova Scotia.

Help us build the Plant Patrol NS database by becoming a volunteer or reporting an invasive alien plant.

Funding for this project was provided by the Invasive Alien Species Partnership Program (IASPP), a Government of Canada Initiative, and by the Shell Environmental Fund.